Taketomi, Okinawa Prefecture hotel rooms at the Independent

"Very nice hotel near Ishigaki Ferry terminal. Staffs were friendly. I just wish I could try their breakfast; I had to leave early."

"Everything thought of. We meet all kinds of people there. Had great time because they have "Yunkaku" time with free Awamori and we bring in food and snacks to sit around and meet and exchange. So layedback and great host."

"Beautiful location with its own beach right out the door. The owner was very kind and spoke excellent English. He helped me sign up for excursions and I really enjoyed the breakfast and dinners with a view of the beach. Amazing part of the island and highly recommended "

"My wife and I stayed at the property four nights. Arriving to the property was very easy via the hotel shuttle. It’s a quick ride to the hotel, about 25 minutes. The hotel staff were very warm and welcoming when we arrived, a short time before checkin. Anyone who did not speak English, found someone who did. The pool was ideal for children and adults, the beach was clear and calm. Imagine Hawaii, but it’s Japan’s version. The drinks were nice at the bar. The rooms were quite spacious. The gym was awesome, never crowded. The morning breakfast had every option available to mankind. The dinners were amazing at the outside barbecue, it included all you could drink and eat. All the hotel guest were very polite and family oriented. It was a nice place to stay after a busy week across the country. Thank you Fusaki Beach 🙇‍♂️"

"Our stay at Hoshinoya fell short of expectations. Uncomfortable beds, stuffy rooms, and inadequate lighting marred the experience. Mediocre food and unresponsive massage therapy added to the disappointment. The hotel grounds were confusingly laid out, and the lack of beach loungers and presence of washed-up plastic bottles detracted from the beach experience. The insistence on proceeding with a kayaking tour during torrential rain, coupled with unjust charges upon checkout, further soured the stay. Communication issues with staff exacerbated the situation. Overall. Hoshinoya failed to deliver on its promise of 5-star luxury and we would in no way return. We felt ripped off and would rate this at a 3 star best in comparison to other 5 star resorts. "

"Seems to be newly built. Basic free amenities, the room itself is very modern with a comfortable bed, TV, air conditioning, kettle, private shower, and fridge. There is a vnding machine on site. The staff don't speak too much English but we were able to communicate just fine (日本語ちょっとおしゃべるけどギリギリ (笑) In regards to the area, there's not too much; some restaurants and a small supermarket, the staff have a list at the front desk of what is around the area. Very close to the port, so a very good choice if you're coming in from Uehara port "